| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $136.79 | 8.541% | $148.4732 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.58 | 13.719% | $39.324 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.27 | 8.104% | $153.7996 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.65 | 6.698% | $183.1471 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.86 | 9.700% | $266.4174 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.81 | 13.230% | $209.2604 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.32 | 11.818% | $127.8303 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.28 | $1,128.2520 | $1,128.25 | $1,128.20 | $1,128.20 | |